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HF57 HZR

2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,111 mi
Last recorded38,111 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts12,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 HZR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,021 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 36,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damper rod corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 36,136 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing damper rod corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,988 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,904 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,904 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 24,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,842 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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HF57 HZR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF57 HZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF57 HZR registered?

HF57 HZR is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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